Fluffy, furry, woolly decor

Interior designers share plenty of ways people can cozy up their homes in winter. This is a great time to pamper the senses and ward off winter's chill.

Light candles (especially rich winter scents like pine or ginger), or line your lampshades with gold to cast a warm, flattering glow. But the best way to beat the chill is wrapping your home (and self) in luxurious textiles. Replace bright summer florals with subdued blanket plaids, or nestle into tactile fabrics in soft colors.

In the living room (left), drape a couch with a fuzzy angora throw (and wrap up to watch TV); replace summery throw pillows with plump corduroy versions; skirt a table and layer on a nubby wool throw; or replace a linen lampshade with a velvety suede alternative.

Wiggle-your-toes comfort

Touchable abundance

In the bedroom, hang a folded blanket over your headboard and layer your bed with touchable abundance: flannel sheets, a lamb's-wool blanket, a feather comforter inside a flannel duvet, and a fringed chenille throw. Keep the chill out with thick corduroy curtain panels.

Tabletop grouping

Top a sideboard with a textural throw, then add a warm grouping, such as lanterns. These protective containers make it easy to add safe visual warmth (and a little romance) from candles to your winter rooms, day or night.

A long winter's night

Soothed by touch

This stack of winter-warming textiles is all about the qualities perceived by touch: softness, texture, fineness and resilience. Whether you prefer the feel of soft silky velvet, gentle lamb's wool, lush thick shearling or woolly mohair, tactile materials during the winter can be to the home what comfort food is to your tummy.